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KSV 330

1994 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,927 mi
Last recorded87,927 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSV 330
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,927 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/SILL PANELS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Fail 8 Jun 2010 87,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/SILL PANELS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 16 Jun 2009 80,159 miles

both front anti-roll-bar drop link bushes spliting

both front tyres worn on inner edges

power steering pipes damp

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,628 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 68,628 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 67,453 miles

slight play in front antiroll bar links

slight play in steering rack ends

slight wear in top suspension mountings

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Jul 2006 65,223 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 65,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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KSV 330 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 122,065 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KSV 330, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KSV 330 registered?

KSV 330 is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is KSV 330 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSV 330 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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